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    Life As The Lobster

    enApril 10, 2019
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    About this Episode

    After a brief delay, we're back! This week, lovers, we're tackling Yorgos Lanthimos' The Lobster (2015). The Greek-directors absurdist take on romance and relationships is a fine fit for the show, if we can muster through it. In this week's show, we explore Lanthimos' look at dating, being okay with being single, and how blind love is. If you're ready to dive in, we'd love to have you listen along. 

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